Clinical Specialist - Northern California

Accordance Search Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology firm in the San Francisco area is seeking a Clinical Optimization Specialist to implement new technologies and train healthcare professionals. Candidates should have 5+ years of critical care experience and a nursing or physician assistant license. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel. The compensation package includes a base salary of $130k plus bonuses, totaling $170k OTE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of critical care/emergency medicine/telemetry/step-down experience.
• Valid Nursing or Physician Assistant license.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory (2–3 nights/week).

Responsibilities

• Support new technology implementation across hospitals and clinical sites.
• Provide hands-on training to physicians, nurses, and clinical educators.
• Conduct needs assessments and deliver tailored educational programs.

Skills

Critical care experience

Strong communication skills

Public speaking skills

Interpersonal skills

Technologically savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Optimization Specialist to join our growing team and help bring an innovative medical technology to the forefront of patient care. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in critical care and cardiopulmonary health who thrives on disrupting traditional practices and improving clinical outcomes.

Location: Northern California (San Francisco, CA area)

Key Responsibilities

• Support new technology implementation across hospitals and clinical sites.
• Provide hands-on training to physicians, nurses, and clinical educators.
• Champion a modern approach to managing critically ill patients.
• Conduct needs assessments and deliver tailored educational programs.
• Act as a clinical resource and advocate for best practices.
• Foster exceptional user experience and adherence through ongoing support.
• Partner closely with sales to acquire new accounts and increase adoption.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of critical care/emergency medicine/telemetry/step-down experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Valid Nursing or Physician Assistant license.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory (2–3 nights/week).
• Technologically savvy, highly autonomous, and goal-oriented.
• Exceptional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

• Base $130k + $40k bonus - $170k OTE

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Training, and Education

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Hospitals and Health Care